Norquist Says GOP Isn't Anti-Immigrant

Republican powerbroker Grover Norquist says his party is not anti-immigrant but that many people think it is because of a small, vocal group of extremists.

Norquist addressed an immigration forum organized by moderate conservatives in Austin on Wednesday. He said the business community and centrists have been drowned out by a handful of "very loud, unnecessarily angry voices."

Norquist said the country's immigration laws are outdated and must be fixed before they can be enforced. That contradicts some Texas Republicans who insist on securing the Mexico-U.S. border above all else.

He also said a sensible immigration policy benefits all Americans, not just Hispanics.

Known as an anti-tax crusader, Norquist has traveled the country lately calling for immigration reform. He said Texas must be a national leader on the issue.

Comments may be monitored for inappropriate content, but the station is under no legal obligation to do so.
If you believe a comment violates the above rules, please use the Flagging Tool to alert a Moderator.
Flagging does not guarantee removal.

Multiple violations may result in account suspension.
Decisions to suspend or unsuspend accounts are made by Station Moderators.
Questions may be sent to comments@kbtx.com.
Please provide detailed information.

Online Public Information File

Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or fccinfo@fcc.gov.